Freeform Dynamics http://www.freeformdynamics.com This is a feed of the latest research, incorporating articles and reports from the Freeform Dynamics analyst team. Freeform Dynamics Office 365 in Context A review of drivers, needs and practicalities http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1648 2013-05-14 DCIM and Energy Management Underappreciated and invisible? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1654 2013-05-13 Speeding up ‘Change’ People and processes must accelerate as IT develops more quickly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1653 2013-05-09 I can see clearly now Big is not always better for smartphones, but a lot of people like it for tablets http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1643 2013-05-08 Windows Server 2012 Insights from early deployments of Windows Server 2012 http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1649 2013-05-07 Empowering your users the ‘right way’ It’s not all about BYOD http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1651 2013-05-07 Do SMBs have less of a mobile and collaboration need? If not, perhaps SaaS is a way to plug the gap http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1647 2013-04-22 Samsung vs Apple – which brand of smartphone is preferred? Satisfaction, loyalty and the iPhone boredom factor http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1617 2013-04-19 Cloud Opportunities Private cloud is where the action is, but SMBs are open to public cloud http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1646 2013-04-17 Cloud is more about choice than hosting It’s important to get your head straight on this http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1645 2013-04-16 To PaaS or not to PaaS – that is the question A look at the evolving role of Platform as a Service http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1622 2013-04-15 User driven IT adoption - Problem or opportunity? Taking a more balanced view of BYOD and the Rogue Cloud http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1644 2013-04-15 Security, privacy and data protection Is cloud part of the problem, the solution, or both? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1621 2013-04-12 Gaming habits revealed The rise of the silver gamester and the impact of wedding vows http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1641 2013-04-11 Data Centre Evolution Opportunities for the channel http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1642 2013-04-09 Your local Public Cloud SMBs are open to Public Cloud - provided it’s easy with local sales and support http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1639 2013-03-04 Big Data, Analytics and the Future of Data Centres Where are we and where are we going? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1657 2013-02-20 Solutions for driving better B2B integration Spotlight on platform technology and the cloud http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1637 2013-02-15 Freedom without Anarchy Empowering your users while keeping control http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1630 2013-02-14 Next Generation Data Management and Analytics Challenging conventional management behaviour http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1631 2013-02-14 Visions of the ‘Perfect Data Centre’ An impossible dream or just around the corner http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1629 2013-02-06 Getting going with Windows to Go Evaluating an alternative to VDI http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1618 2013-01-28 Datacentre modernisation in 2013 Cloud can help, but internal improvements and integration are the focus http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1620 2013-01-28 Developing the modern datacentre into a services hub Serving the evolving technology requirements of the modern business http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1615 2013-01-14 Building the future proof datacentre Architectural considerations for building a service centric datacentre http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1612 2013-01-11 Click to call Give the old dog a bone http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1614 2013-01-11 The next decade of data centre evolution If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1608 2013-01-02 The data centre in 2020 Dream the impossible dream! http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1610 2013-01-02 Email and collaboration options for MSPs To host or broker, that is the question http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1607 2012-12-22 A Vision for the Data Centre Are you a Mover, Dreamer or Traditionalist? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1604 2012-12-20 Defragging your Datacentre Plotting the path to a shared services infrastructure http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1605 2012-12-20 Taming the procurement elephant Time to rethink how IT budgets work! http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1602 2012-12-19 Martini induced client-server redux It’s never quite the same second time around http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1600 2012-12-18 Is your user base a moving target? Blending email and collaboration in a mobile world http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1601 2012-12-18 Email is so last century Why don’t we just phase it out? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1598 2012-12-17 Are you a filer or a piler? And can your email system keep up with you? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1599 2012-12-17 Analytics and Big Data What can the channel do? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1597 2012-12-11 Upping your game with Windows Server 2012 Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1623 2012-12-07 Why you need an interactive archive Webcast with Tony Lock http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1625 2012-12-06 Lessons from B2B high performers Getting to grips with managing supply and demand http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1596 2012-11-30 Electronic trading dogged by information issues Would you want to air your dirty data in public? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1595 2012-11-27 Future-proofing the data centre Webcast with Dale Vile http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1626 2012-11-20 IT Service Management and Business Requirements Has ITSM’s time arrived? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1594 2012-11-15 Cross-Selling to the Cloud No cannibalisation required http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1592 2012-11-14 Bridging the great divide Infrastructure boundaries blurring at the Intel Developer Forum http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1593 2012-11-14 Big Data and Analytics Dazzling new solutions or irritating new hype? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1590 2012-11-08 Data Entry and Device Control Time to move on from punched cards and keyboards http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1586 2012-10-30 Mining the gold seam of structured data Unlocking the potential of existing structured information value http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1587 2012-10-30 Lack of Understanding inhibits adoption of Big Data Plenty of work, and education, to be done http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1588 2012-10-29 Good news for Relational DBAs - Looks like there will still be demand for your services Dale Vile, originally published on The Register http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1585 2012-10-23 A more intelligent approach to security Andrew Buss, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1583 2012-10-18 Windows 8 and the ‘Dad test’ stunts Dale Vile, originally published on The Register http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1582 2012-10-14 Datacentre in a box - Something for everyone? Tony Lock, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1580 2012-10-12 Windows 8 Perspectives - The power user and the teenager Dale Vile, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1581 2012-10-11 The Big Data Revolution Big bang or loud noise? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1578 2012-10-11 Social collaboration: From a faith-based to business-led approach Dale Vile, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1575 2012-10-10 Effective B2B Integration Challenges, practicalities and keys to success http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1589 2012-09-30 Intel Developer Forum 2012 focuses on wireless Andrew Buss, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1573 2012-09-27 What should CIOs be demanding of Storage Vendors? Tony Lock, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1571 2012-09-21 Personal Use of a Windows Tablet in Business - It’s ready for operational use Tony Lock, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1570 2012-09-18 Agility without anxiety Webcast with Dale Vile http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1627 2012-09-18 The Rise of User Centric IT - Is the consumerisation of IT a benefit to anyone? Tony Lock, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1567 2012-09-12 Private Cloud and Data Centre Evolution Tony Lock, originally published on DCS UK http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1569 2012-09-12 Translating private cloud into customer requirements Andrew Buss, originally published on CRN http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1566 2012-09-11 Engineering IT for agility - Getting the foundations right Andrew Buss, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1564 2012-08-29 Does Microsoft need to change its policy on Windows upgrade pricing to drive tablet momentum? Andrew Buss, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1565 2012-08-29 Balancing storage efficiency and data security Andrew Buss, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1563 2012-08-27 Hosting propositions for the mid-market Dale Vile. originally published on CRN http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1562 2012-08-22 Channel survey: Biz in 2012 LOADS better than last year Research on how the channel is making its money http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1640 2012-08-21 How representative is social media data for marketing analytics? Dale Vile, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1561 2012-08-17 Data fragmentation challenges restrict business flexibility Tony Lock, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1560 2012-08-10 Siloed approach to IT security increases business risk Help from the Channel needed to make things better http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1559 2012-08-06 Private Cloud and IT Service Delivery Tony Lock, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1558 2012-07-31 Getting private cloud to play nicely App compatibility and management integration http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1545 2012-07-27 Playing the SLA long game The role of optimised platforms http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1546 2012-07-27 From virtualisation to private cloud Small steps to big results http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1544 2012-07-25 Private Cloud Forecast - Sunny or Stormy times ahead for CIOs? Tony Lock, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1535 2012-07-20 Analyst Headlines: Accelerating Cloud Adoption Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1536 2012-07-16 Behind the Headlines: Accelerating Cloud Adoption Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1537 2012-07-16 Analyst Headlines: Securing the Data Center Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1538 2012-07-16 Behind the Headlines: Securing the Data Center Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1539 2012-07-16 Analyst Headlines: Securing the Access Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1540 2012-07-16 Behind the Headlines: Securing the Access Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1541 2012-07-16 Analyst Headlines: Securing the Wide Area Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1542 2012-07-16 Behind the Headlines: Securing the Wide Area Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1543 2012-07-16 Unilever adopts new technology to drive agile infrastructure delivery Webcast with Andrew Buss http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1628 2012-07-11 BPM from back office to front office and beyond Webcast with Dale Vile http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1549 2012-06-29 Selected highlights from IBM UK Impact 2012, London Martha Bennett, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1533 2012-06-27 Private Cloud and IT Service Delivery Exploring the broader organisational issues http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1532 2012-06-26 The Links between Public and Private Cloud They’re closer in language than in today’s IT reality http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1531 2012-06-25 The infrastructure and management implications of Desktop Virtualisation Tony Lock, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1529 2012-06-18 Beware of what you ask – you might just get the answer Martha Bennett, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1530 2012-06-18 Desktop Virtualization Aligning options with user and business requirements http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1433 2012-06-01 Private Cloud in Context What’s it for and where does it fit? http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1534 2012-05-30 Energy Aware Planning and Decision Making Five imperatives for IT leaders http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1584 2012-05-30 Working smarter, not harder Andrew Buss, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1527 2012-05-29 Seven enablers of effective disaster recovery for SMEs Key facilitators to make effective DR more straightforward http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1528 2012-05-29 Your office in the cloud – dream or nightmare? Martha Bennett, originally published on CIO http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1525 2012-05-17 Time to assess the value of the data you hold Martha Bennett, originally published on Computer Weekly http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1513 2012-05-11 Unified Infrastructure Management Tony Lock, originally published on DCS UK http://www.freeformdynamics.com/fullarticle.asp?aid=1524 2012-05-11